IJP Middle East / Germany Fellowship 2026

📝 About IJP Middle East / Germany Fellowship

The IJP Middle East / Germany Fellowship is designed to enable young journalists to gain early exposure to political issues in Germany. The program aims to:

• Raise awareness of the relations between Germany and the Middle East.
• Provide participants with personal insights into the mentality, culture, and everyday life in Germany and the European Union.

🎁 Benefits of the Fellowship

• One-time payment of 5,000 euros, which includes:
  • Stipend money.
  • 1,000 euros travel allowance.
• The funding is intended to cover most travel, food, and accommodation costs.
• Scholarship holders are expected to contribute to additional expenses.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be working journalists.
• Be citizens and residents of countries within the Middle East, specifically:
  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Palestinian Territories
  • Israel
• Be proficient in English.

📅 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

• Detailed CV with a passport photo.
• Recommendation letter from a department head or editor-in-chief.
• Journalistic work samples.
• Evidence of active journalism work.

Submission:

• Applications must be sent via email to:
  • freiling@ijp.org
  • office@ijp.org

⏰ Application Deadline

15 June, 2026

📧 Contact Information

For inquiries or further details, please contact:

• freiling@ijp.org
• office@ijp.org

• Each fellow receives a one-time payment of 5,000 euros (stipend money + 1,000 euros travel allowance). The amount is intended to cover most travel, food, and accommodation costs. Scholarship holders are expected to contribute.